Mitsubishi Montero (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Montero (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 9,3 to 9,8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 15000 miles or 12 months, and changing at 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Montero 3.8 (2000-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: V5A51 5/1
Montero 3.8 (2000-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,3 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: V5A51 5/1
Montero 3.5 (1992-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: V4AW3 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Montero (USA / CAN) 3.5-liter engine carries a 9.8-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity, which is slightly larger than the 9.3-liter figure listed for the 3.8-liter engine across both normal and severe use conditions.
  • The 9.8-liter and 9.3-liter figures represent service fill capacities, meaning the volume of fluid required during a standard drain-and-refill service rather than a complete overhaul, which would typically require a higher total volume.
  • For the 3.5-liter engine covering model years 1992-2000, a fluid change interval of 30,000 miles is specified under normal use conditions alongside a check interval of every 15,000 miles or 12 months.
  • The 3.8-liter engine for model years 2000-2006 under normal use conditions carries only a check interval of 15,000 miles or 12 months, with no change interval listed for that use condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, the Montero 3.8-liter engine specifies a fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months, paired with the same 15,000-mile or 12-month check interval shared with the normal use row.
  • The severe use change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months for the 3.8-liter engine introduces a time-based limit of 24 months alongside the mileage threshold, meaning whichever of the two conditions is reached first would govern the service timing.

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